America to Me, Episode 6 Recap By Ali Barthwell Teachers open the floor in class, Jada makes a web series, and Brendan's parents try to right the course. Read more
America to Me Episode 5 Recap: Where Are the White Kids? By Ali Barthwell We finally see how the other half lives at OPRF. Plus: a basketball rivalry gets ugly and a class project sparks a dating debate. Read more
America to Me, Episode 4 Recap: More Podolner, and Some Poetry By ALI BARTHWELL While one OPRF teacher remains a polarizing figure, others guide students to find their comfort zones. Read more
America to Me, Episode 3 Recap: Let's Talk About Mr. Podolner By Ali Barthwell A teacher gets hip with the kids, the administration twiddles their thumbs, and we meet OPRF's football team. Read more
America to Me Recap, Episode 2 By Ali Barthwell In its second hour, Steve James's docuseries probes issues at the school dating back generations Read more
America to Me Recap, Episode 1 By Ali Barthwell As Steve James goes deep on her alma mater, an Oak Park and River Forest High School alum weighs in. Read more
What Should We Rename the Hancock Center? By Ali Barthwell Sterling Bay recently bought much of the building — and will likely shop the naming rights. Here are a few ideas to get things rolling. Read more
